Hardest golf courses in Raleigh, NC

The hardest golf course in the Raleigh area is Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh. All 39, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Lonnie Poole Golf CourseRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,212 yds9.4
2. 2Duke University Golf ClubDurham, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,130 yds9.1
3. 3The Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf ClubChapel Hill, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,000 yds6.3
4. 4Finley Golf ClubChapel Hill, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,041 yds8.0
5. 5Wakefield Plantation Golf Club - Sports ClubRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,305 yds8.1
6. 6Old Chatham Golf ClubDurham, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,201 yds9.7
7. 7Riverwood Golf ClubClayton, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,961 yds7.8
8. 812 OaksHolly Springs, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,105 yds9.2
9. 9The Neuse Country ClubClayton, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,891 yds7.7
10. 10Raleigh Country ClubRaleigh, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,110 yds9.4
11. 11Governors Club Golf CourseChapel Hill, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,000 yds9.8
12. 12MacGregor Downs Country ClubCary, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,843 yds9.7
13. 13Croasdaile Country ClubDurham, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,972 yds8.9
14. 14The Country Club at Wakefield PlantationRaleigh, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,305 yds8.8
15. 15Olde Liberty Golf ClubYoungsville, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,017 yds5.6
16. 16Falls Village Golf ClubDurham, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,908 yds5.7
17. 17Heritage Golf CourseWake Forest, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,828 yds9.0
18. 18Eagle Ridge Golf ClubRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,828 yds6.7
19. 19Devils Ridge Golf ClubHolly Springs, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,858 yds8.9
20. 20The Hasentree ClubWake Forest, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,946 yds8.8
21. 21Prestonwood Country ClubCary, NC · Private · 18 holes · 7,018 yds9.5
22. 22Chapel Hill Country ClubChapel Hill, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,669 yds9.7
23. 23North Ridge Country ClubRaleigh, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,838 yds9.3
24. 24River Ridge Golf ClubRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,603 yds9.4
25. 25Pine Hollow Golf ClubClayton, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,528 yds8.4
26. 26The Crossings Golf ClubDurham, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,376 yds6.3
27. 27Hope Valley Country ClubDurham, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,636 yds9.0
28. 28Bentwinds Country ClubFuquay Varina, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,705 yds9.3
29. 29Brier Creek Country ClubRaleigh, NC · Private · 18 holes · 6,813 yds9.4
30. 30Lochmere Golf ClubCary, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,316 yds7.3
31. 31Hillandale Golf CourseDurham, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,156 yds7.7
32. 32Wildwood Green Golf ClubRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,222 yds7.1
33. 33Reedy Creek Golf CourseFour Oaks, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,296 yds8.3
34. 34Hedingham Golf ClubRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,342 yds6.1
35. 35Wendell Country ClubWendell, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,236 yds6.7
36. 36Brevofield Golf LinksWake Forest, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,094 yds6.6
37. 37Zebulon Country ClubZebulon, NC · Public · 18 holes · 5,465 yds8.4
38. 38Garner Country ClubRaleigh, NC · Public · 18 holes · 5,344 yds6.7
39. Paschal Golf ClubWake Forest, NC · Public · 9 holes · 5,734 yds6.6

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Updated November 2026